Proverbs 21

It took me 4 minutes to read these wise sayings. The last one, as recorded in The Message speaks a word of truth that displays the proper expression of faith through working. This is how The Message renders 21:31: "Do your best, prepare for the worst -
Then trust God to bring the victory."
We are to be about the work that God has given us with all of our efforts. At the same time we should expect this life, and the enemy of our souls, to attack and threaten us in many ways. So we should be preparing ourselves with God's armor, which will enable us to stand firm in the faith when those trials arrive. In the midst of our hard work, and realistic expectations, we should keep an eye out for the wonderful work that God will do; either around us, through us, or in us. He may even work in all three areas to help us grow in our faith
Stuart